Difference between revisions of "Tebentafusp (Kimmtrak)"

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*2022-04-01: Initial authorization as monotherapy for the treatment of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic [[uveal melanoma]].
 
*2022-04-01: Initial authorization as monotherapy for the treatment of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic [[uveal melanoma]].
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
*'''Code name:''' IMCgp100
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*'''Code name:''' IMC-gp100
 
*'''Generic name:''' tebentafusp-tebn
 
*'''Generic name:''' tebentafusp-tebn
 
*'''Brand name:''' Kimmtrak
 
*'''Brand name:''' Kimmtrak

Latest revision as of 00:43, 29 July 2023

Mechanism of action

Bispecific protein consisting of an affinity-enhanced T-cell receptor fused to an anti-CD3 effector that can redirect T cells to target glycoprotein 100-positive cells.

Diseases for which it is used

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 2022-01-25: Approved for the treatment of HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma. (Based on IMCgp100-202)

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 2022-04-01: Initial authorization as monotherapy for the treatment of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma.

Also known as

  • Code name: IMC-gp100
  • Generic name: tebentafusp-tebn
  • Brand name: Kimmtrak